Anthologies
Maybe you sensed something...different...about your significant other the first time you met. Or maybe it wasn't the first time. Maybe it took years for you to realize something was...not quite right. Was it the lack of breathing? The extra long canines? The lack of a corporal form? The smell? Of course, maybe when you met, your s.o. was normal. Well, alive, anyway. But now things have changed for better or worse. Learn how to put the moves on a vampire, zombie, ghoul, or ghost. How to avoid being the "dinner" part of the date. Or even how to replace those bad parts. It's all inside. Join us for twenty-four tales of undead love...sort of.
66 fantastic tales, both new and classic, by dozens of contributors including Ramsey Campbell and Fred Chappell, explore the sometimes deleterious effects of books. Illustrated by World Fantasy Award-winner Allen Koszowski. From the publisher: A disillusioned journalist searches for a missing girl in a midnight world of illegal coffee dens and black market books. An insomniac haunted by the death of his wife volunteers to take part in a bizarre research experiment. A wealthy bibliophile hires a thief to recover a book that has the power to change literary history. A bestselling writer confronts a menacing character from his past—the protagonist of his forgotten first novel. A shortsighted engineer stumbles across a book that’s not supposed to actually exist—a book that will forever alter the face of the earth. Just a few of the tales that await you in this mammoth anthology: 66 ingenious stories of lost knowledge and restless ghosts, secret libraries and forbidden texts, alternate worlds and ancient gods, by 59 acclaimed writers including Ramsey Campbell, Fred Chappell, H.P. Lovecraft, Jeffrey Thomas, Rhys Hughes, Gary McMahon, M.R. James, Lavie Tidhar, and Kurt Newton.
The Garden State Horror Writers presents 15 tales from the New Jersey wilds. Take a ride down the Turnpike of Terror where darkness is a living thing, and every exit leads to another dark territory. The new anthology by the GSHW, Dark Territories, features original stories by Harrison Howe, Peter Gutierrez, Dan Foley, John R. Platt, Meghan Knierim, Brian Pedersen, Edward Greaves, Michael Penncavage, JG Faherty, Neil Morris, William Mingin, Hildy Silverman, and older tales by Kathy Ptacek, F. Paul Wilson, and Charlie Grant. The Garden State Horror Writers is a multi-genre organization that serves as both a networking and resource tool for writers in the tri-state area. The group consists primarily of horror and dark fiction writers, but also includes science fiction, fantasy, mainstream, mystery, romance, and non-fiction writers as well as others on the fringe of the field, such as editors, illustrators, screenwriters, agents, and publishers.
A lively assortment of modern dark literature for the discerning reader brought to you by Tim Deal. This is volume 3 of a multi-volume set of journals. With terrifying and thrilling stories from Joseph D'Lacey, JG Faherty, Shaun Jeffrey, Joseph McGee, Sheldon S. Higdon, Tina L. Jens, Rob Davies, Phil Kuhlman, Ken Goldman, D. Harlan Wilson; an interview of Michael Marshal Smith; gut-wrenching art from Bart Willard; reviews by I.E. Lester and Chris Welch; a preview of Dario Argento's MOTHER OF TEARS-- the conclusion to his startling trilogy of horror.
The third and final installment of the Legends of the Mountain State series is already being called the most amazing of the ghostly trilogy. Michael Knost again takes the reins as chief editor and coordinator. Here you will find 13 final chapters bone-chilling ghost tales and treacherous legends to delight the reader. Stories are penned by many of the preeminent writers in the business. Writers include: Elizabeth Massie Michael West Scott Nicholson John R. Little Brian J. Hatcher Kelli Dunlap Matt Venne Douglas F. Warrick Steve Vernon Fran Friel Matthew Warner Mark Justice J.G. Faherty
Appalachian Winter Hauntings includes eleven bone-chilling accounts-penned by many of the preeminent storytellers in the business-that are appropriate to the Appalachian region and relative to the heart of the holiday season. This anthology, edited by Michael Knost and Mark Justice, is designed for cozying up close to a blazing fireplace on the coldest of winter nights. Contributors include: Ronald Kelly, Brian J. Hatcher, Patricia Hughes, Steve Vernon, S. Clayton Rhodes, Steve Rasnic Tem, Sara J. Larson, Scott Nicholson, J.G. Faherty. EmmaLee Pallai, and Elizabeth Massie. The texture is gritty and the stories are moving. Think Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol" turned up a notch with a ghostly Appalachian backdrop. So, pour yourself a mug of hot cocoa, wrap your favorite blanket around you, and brace yourself for ghostly stories and weird encounters that take place in the shadows of snowy hilltops or along icy mountain trails. Family friendly.
The fourth installment of an extremely popular series, Legends of the Mountain State 4 is here. Again, Appalachian myths, ghost tales, and folklore provide an eerie backdrop for powerful, dark, and gritty storytelling. Concerning the series, Shroud Magazine has written that myth, legend, and folklore are among the most powerful forms of storytelling, and Legends of the Mountain State 4 will not disappoint ... not one bit. Michael Knost again takes the reins as chief editor and project coordinator. Discover 13 creeped-out chapters and bone-chilling tales and legends to delight the reader. Stories are penned by many of the preeminent writers in the horror industry along with exceptional in-state storytellers. Contributors include: Gary A. Braunbeck, Steve Rasnic Tem, Alethea Kontis, G. Cameron Fuller, Jason Keene, Elizabeth Massie, JG Faherty, Brian J. Hatcher, S. Clayton Rhodes, Lisa Morton, Mark Justice, Lisa Mannetti, and Michael Arnzen.
Join us this Christmas season as authors from across the globe unite to spread holiday cheer and raise money for a very important cause. You will delight in the various stories these authors have created in order to take you on a journey from inside their heads and into your heart. Fairy tales, mysteries, journeys with zombies and monsters, vampires, angels, trips to the North Pole and much more await inside the covers of this book. All proceeds from the book are being donated to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence. Not only will you get a taste of the spirit of the season, but you will do so knowing you did your part in helping a very worthy cause. Merry Christmas! Contributing authors: Addison Moore Amy Eye Angela Yuriko-Smith Cassie McCown E.C. Stilson Frank Smith JA Clement JG Faherty Kimberly Kinrade Lizzy Ford Lynn Rush Melynda Fleury Misty Baker (Mysti Parker) Monica La Porta Nichole Chase Patti Larsen S. Patrick Pothier Tish Thawer Tricia Kristufek Vered Ehsani Elizabeth Evans
Ten thrilling new vampire tales from award-winning authors explore the world of the undead and the twisted games they play, not only with their prey, but with each other. HIGH STAKES begs the question: Do you care to gamble...with your life. With all new fiction from Jonathan Maberry, Joe McKinney, Sephera Giron, JG Faherty, David C. Hayes, Jeff Strand, Gabrielle Faust, Roh Morgon, Rain Graves, Michael H. Hanson. Introduction by Dacre Stoker. Poem by Linda Addison. Edited by Gabrielle Faust.
Fear casts a long shadow, and shadows take many shapes… From award-winning editor, Jeani Rector, who brought you the terrifying anthology, WHAT FEARS BECOME, comes a wicked brew of spine-tingling fiction. Featuring never before published works from best-selling authors such as Bentley Little, Yvonne Navarro, Scott Nicholson, Melanie Tem, Elizabeth Massie, Earl Hamner, Simon Clark, Cheryl Kaye Tardif, Ronald Malfi, Lisa Morton, Jeff Bennington, JG Faherty and many others, this chilling collection of works also includes a foreword from Joe R. Lansdale. From classic horror and exciting suspense to Twilight Zone-type speculative fiction with twisted endings, SHADOW MASTERS: An Anthology from The Horror Zine delves into the darkest corners of our nightmares and delivers the shivers. Table of Contents FOREWORD by Joe R. Lansdale THE THING THAT WAS NOT THERE by James Marlow RED VELVET by Shaun Meeks THE END OF THE TRAIL by Bentley Little SAME SEX VAMPIRE WEDDING by Garrett Rowlan THE CHURCH by Matthew Wilson HOLODOMOR GIRL by Yvonne Navarro THE HUNG PREACHER by Scott Nicholson THE UNKNOWN by Chris Castle DON’T FEED THE DOG by Rick McQuiston THE CLASSMATE by Melanie Tem ABANDONED by Bruce Memblatt WET BIRDS by Elizabeth Massie FEARFUL SYMMETRY by Devon Carey “COME DOWN TO THE STORE, MINERVA!” by Earl Hamner THE PEOPLE EATERS by Christian A. Larsen 101 DAMNATIONS by Carl Barker THE TIN HOUSE by Simon Clark THE CELLAR by Tim Jeffreys PIG by Michael Thomas-Knight DREAM HOUSE by Cheryl Kaye Tardif THE LAST MEMORY by Dominick Nole THE WOOD WITCH by Jonathan Chapman THE HOUSEWARMING by Ronald Malfi I AM THE FEEDER by Christopher Hivner RED INK by Lisa Morton SASSAFRAS by John T. Biggs TOMMY BOY by JM Cozzoli WILLARD JUNCTION by Christopher Nadeau SUKA: THE WHITE WOLF by Jeff Bennington SEEING THE LIGHT by William C. Rasmussen THEM OL’ NEGRO BLUES by JG Faherty HAPPY CTHULHU TO YOU by Lance Zarimba THE GREMLIN by David W. Landrum FLAME OF FREEDOM by Aaron J. French Editor’s Corner REANIMATED by Jeani Rector THE FAMOUS FILM STAR by Jeani Rector FOUNDLINGS by Dean H. Wild
Edited by Geoff Brown, Midnight Echo Issue 9 features more than 100 pages of fiction, art, interviews, book releases, and more! Note: Print format is available from www.midnightechomagazine.com Table of Contents: Literature Changeling by Jonathan Maberry Black Train Blues by James A Moore Black Peter by Martin Livings The Road by Amanda J Spedding Coffee Rings by Kristin Dearborn The Wee Folk by JG Faherty From the Forebears by Steven Gepp Little Boy, Little Girl, Lost in the Woods by Mark Patrick Lynch The Fathomed Wreck to See by Alan Baxter Poetry ganesh by Talie Helene Comic Allure of the Ancients; The Key to His Kingdom - story by Mark Farrugia, illustrations by Greg Chapman Special Features The Mythology of Mid-World by Robin Furth (non-fiction) Russian Field of Mysteries by Tony Vilgotsky (non-fiction) An Interview with James A Moore An Interview with Mel Gannon Regular Features A Word from the AHWA President - Geoff Brown Tartarus - Danny Lovecraft (poetry column) Pix and Panels - Mark Farrugia (comic column) Black Roads, Dark Highways #4 - Andrew McKiernan (column) Celluloid Nightmares - Mark Smith-Briggs Sinister Reads (all the latest releases from AHWA members)
Since 2009, The Horror Zine has published exceptional horror fiction by emerging talent and today’s leading authors. Editor Jeani Rector selects only the most inventive and captivating tales for each issue. In addition to short fiction, The Horror Zine features horror-themed poetry and artwork. Now The Horror Zine brings you the dark delights from the ezine into a print magazine. This Fall 2013 issue features Shaun Meeks, Alex Živko-Clark, Glen Singer, Joseph Rubas, Liana Vrajitoru Andreasen, Nick Harris, Gary L. Robbe, Jeff Parsons, Jason Norton, John B. Kachuba, E. B. Hoight, Philip M. Roberts, Tim Jeffreys, JG Faherty, Omar ZahZah, John T. Carney, Matthew Wilson, Dave Sciuto, Joe Meredith, Michael Pendragon, Erwan Atcheson, Ghia Vitale, Mathias Jansson, Nathan Robinson, Paul Uriaz, Max Booth III, Stephanie M. Wytovich, Alxperiment, Kelly N. Gin, Raechel Alexis Gasparac, Jay Allen Hansen, Farzad Golpayegani, Chris Burke, Heather Landry, and John Richards.
The end is coming. But how will it arrive? From alien civilizations bent on human destruction, to demonic incursions from beyond the event horizon, to the dangerous malevolence that lives within us all, Equilibrium Overturned drags you into the heart of darkness to explore brutal personal and worldwide apocalypses and the lives wavering on the brink.Survive destroyed worlds and terrifying dystopian societies. Experience a prison of the future and the whitewashing of a horrifying past that threatens our very existence. From preventable transgressions, unavoidable doomsdays and personal calamities both near and far, Equilibrium Overturned offers shocking revelations into what life may be like when the end comes.From Bram Stoker Award-nominated editors Anthony Rivera and Sharon Lawson, Equilibrium Overturned contains fourteen apocalyptic visions of life and death from an accomplished group of horror, science fiction, dark fantasy and speculative fiction authors.
Four original novellas of Gothic horror! Enter if you dare four worlds of chilling Gothic horror. Feel the oppressive heat on a plantation in the Old South, where the spirits of the dead do not rest easy. Smell the salt air in a dilapidated coastal restaurant on the Chesapeake Bay, a restaurant with a very deadly past. Explore a British manor house, but remember, what you find may have been looking for you. Hear the pounding surf beyond the stone walls of a looming castle that shouldn't even exist. But regardless of the setting, no matter what you may think you hear or see, the truly terrifying thing is... ...What Waits in The Shadows
Dare to enter the world of the paranormal to engage the spirits of those that once lived and monstrosities once believed never to exist. It’s here in the realm of death where the living engage in the unspeakable with souls of the dead in sixteen disquieting tales of the supernatural from horror’s modern masters. From hellish specters summoned from beyond the veil with treacherous intent for humankind, to a young boy whose special powers seem governed from beyond the grave, Death’s Realm delves into the abnormal, the ghostly and the infernal.It’s only here that a grieving son’s demon can beckon him to a secluded cemetery plot in the dead of night, where a preternatural murder-for-hire has extreme repercussions, and when the revenant of a dead mother seeks vengeance on her dying daughter.Welcome to Death’s Realm. You may be alone now, but not for long.With horror fiction from Stephen Graham Jones, Hank Schwaeble, John F.D. Taff , JG Faherty, Rhoads Brazos, Aaron Polson, Jay Caselberg, Paul Michael Anderson, Gregory L. Norris, Brian Fatah Steele, Karen Runge, Simon Dewar, Martin Rose, Jay O'Shea, John C. Foster, Jane Brooks and Matthew Pegg.
Welcome to a macabre cinema for the imagination, to twisted tales projected not on a movie screen but on the page. In Reel Dark you'll find suspense, horror, science fiction, and fantasy in fiction and poetry by authors ranging from new voices to bestsellers. From the battle for recognition between a child actress and a vengeful, long-forgotten film star in "Whatever Happened to Peggy...Who?" to a hapless artist whose talent propels him into a nightmare of jealousy and revenge in "The Dreamist," the authors have created worlds filled with madness and twisted desires. Where the lines between reality and fantasy blur, where films flicker at 24 frames per second, we catch a glimpse of strangers' dreams and nightmares. As David Lynch puts it, "This whole world is wild at heart and weird on top." As Karen Head writes in her poem "Amnesia," responding to Lynch, "In the movies / everything is illusion." But with cameras everywhere, how do you know whether you're in a movie?
"I've known JG Faherty since he was an up-and-comer. Now he's arrived. Start reading him now-as in TODAY-so you won't have to play catch-up later." -F. Paul Wilson, author of the bestselling Repairman Jack series "Every horror novella should read like this, a non-stop thrill ride that amps up the terror with each chapter." -Russell James, author of Q Island, on The Bear Who Wouldn't Leave "Soares and Gunn are a cohesive, well-oiled machine... the two manage to pull of an exciting, comprehensive adventure into fear that will resonate with many, long after the final pages." --Dave Gammon, Horrornews.net on Nightmare in Greasepaint Four original novellas to make you hide under the covers! Ah, the carefree, sunny days of childhood. And oh, the terrifying, dark nights. Nights when you closed your eyes tight, afraid to open them and see the painted, eternally leering face of a clown mere inches from your own. Nights when you could look out your bedroom window and watch the scarecrows walk across the lonely cornfields. When every story or fairytale your parents told you seemed to include monsters. And when even the teddy bear by your side had fangs and plans of his own. Travel back to those nights of horror now with four original novellas by four wonderfully macabre authors. And...sleep tight!
Tis the season to celebrate, to love, to dream, to hope. Unfortunately, many people have lost almost everything they have – including hope in this most festive and beautiful of times. Across the globe, authors, illustrators, and artists of all sorts have come together in the anthology you now hold in your hands with one goal in mind. To give hope. To spread love. To give people a chance to dream again. Christmas Lites V is a special anthology. Every dime raised goes directly to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV). Not a single person who worked on this book or donated their time and their art form to it receives anything from it, other than the knowledge that he/she is making a difference in those affected by domestic violence. Inside these pages are stories of all genres—Romance, fantasy, horror, action, children’s stories, stories written BY children. Please, dive inside, read, laugh, and spread the love and joy.
The Beauty of Death Anthology, edited by Bram Stoker Award® Winning Author Alessandro Manzetti. BRAM STOKER AWARDS 2016 NOMINEE - SUPERIOR ACHIEVEMENT IN AN ANTHOLOGY Over 40 stories and novellas by both contemporary masters of horror and exciting newcomers. Stories by: Peter Straub, Ramsey Campbell, Edward Lee, John Skipp, Poppy Z. Brite, Nick Mamatas, Shane McKenzie,Tim Waggoner, Lisa Morton, Gene O'Neill, Linda Addison, Maria Alexander, Monica O'Rourke, John Palisano, Bruce Boston, Alessandro Manzetti, Rena Mason, Kevin Lucia, Daniel Braum, Colleen Anderson,Thersa Matsuura, John F.D. Taff, James Dorr, Marge Simon, Stefano Fantelli, John Claude Smith, K. Trap Jones, Del Howison, Paolo Di Orazio, Ron Breznay, Mike Lester, Annie Neugebauer, Nicola Lombardi, JG Faherty, Kevin David Anderson, Erinn Kemper, Adrian Ludens, Luigi Musolino, Alexander Zelenyj, Daniele Bonfanti, Kathryn Ptacek, Simonetta Santamaria.
The Worlds of Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror is a collection of short stories from around the world representing the best new work available during 2015. While not an exhaustive collection it does display well known and newly developed voices in genre fiction.
The +Horror Library+ anthologies are internationally praised as a groundbreaking source of contemporary horror short fiction stories--relevant to the moment and stunning in impact--from leading authors of the macabre and darkly imaginative. Filled with Fears and Fantasy. Death and Dark Dreams. Monsters and Mayhem. Literary Vision and Wonder. Each volume of the +Horror Library+ series is packed with heart-pounding thrills and creepy contemplations as to what truly lurks among the shadows of the world(s) we live in. Containing 27 all-original stories, read Volume 6 in this ongoing anthology series, and then continue with the other volumes. Shamble no longer through the banal humdrum of normalcy, but ENTER THE HORROR LIBRARY! Included within Volume 6: - In "Better You Believe," remnants of a mountain climbing party must help each other climb down a mountain after an avalanche. - In "The Starry Crown," a college professor travels to the American South to research lyrics of an old religious hymn with roots in slavery. - In "The Plumber," a young couple call in a plumber to fix a clogged line, but the service call escalates into an inescapable nightmare. - . . . and more!
“Once you get to earth orbit, you’re halfway to anywhere in the solar system.” — Robert A. Heinlein Sinister Grin Press invites you to enjoy a special reading journey with this small collection of science fiction. Stars and Sigils by William Meikle Heroes Are Made by J G Faherty Daedalus by Jeremy Henderson Thousand-Yard Zoom by Konstantine Paradias To Do Your Duty by Ramon Rozas III
The Legend Continues… Twenty-four heart-rending tales with elements of terror, mystery, and a nightmarish darkness that knows no end. Welcome to my lake. Welcome to where dreams and hope are illusions…and pain is God. This anthology begins with Joe R. Lansdale’s The Folding Man , one of his darkest stories ever written. Kealan Patrick Burke’s Go Warily After Dark pulls us into a desolated world, and reminds us of the price of survival: a guilt that seeps into the marrow. Damien Angelica Walter’s Everything Hurts, Until it Doesn’t places us in the middle of a family whose secrets and traditions are thicker than blood. Jennifer Loring’s When the Dead Come Home explores a loss so dark, that even the stars are sucked into its melancholic vacuum. In the spirit of popular Dark Fiction and Horror anthologies such as Gutted: Beautiful Horror Stories and Behold: Oddities, Curiosities and Undefinable Wonders , and the best of Stephen King’s short fiction, comes Crystal Lake Publishing’s Tales from The Lake anthologies. This fourth volume of Speculative Fiction contains the following short stories: Jennifer Loring – When the Dead Come Home Joe R. Lansdale – The Folding Man Kealan Patrick Burke – Go Warily After Dark T. E. Grau – To the Hills Damien Angelica Walters – Everything Hurts, Until it Doesn’t Sheldon Higdon – Drowning in Sorrow Max Booth III – Whenever You Exhale, I Inhale Bruce Golden – The Withering JG Faherty – Grave Secrets Hunter Liguore – End of the Hall David Dunwoody – Snowmen Timothy G. Arsenault – Pieces of Me Maria Alexander – Neighborhood Watchers Timothy Johnson – The Story of Jessie and Me Michael Bailey – I will be the Reflection Until the End E.E. King – The Honeymoon’s Over Darren Speegle – Song in a Sundress Cynthia Ward – Weighing In Michael Haynes – Reliving the Past Leigh M. Lane – The Long Haul Mark Cassell – Dust Devils Del Howison – Liminality Gene O’Neill – The Gardener Jeff Cercone – Condo by the Lake With an introduction by editor Ben Eads. Cover art by Ben Baldwin. Proudly represented by Crystal Lake Publishing – Tales from The Darkest Depths . Additional book categories: Horror Suspense Thriller Mystery Short stories Anthologies Horror anthology US Fiction Lovecraftian / Lovecraft Dark Fantasy Monsters Occult Supernatural Haunted house and ghosts Myths and Legends
Tis the season to be generous. Christmas Lites is back with their 7th edition. Enjoy a holiday journey that will chill your bones, warm your soul, and tickle your funny bone. Allison Brennan joined us this year with a wonderful introduction. Read on to discover all the magic the holidays can hold!
The Lycan Valley Reaper has a new hobby -- Gardening. He tends to each plant's every need from seed to harvest. The black seeds bloom in the shadows, petals unfolding as the twisted vines take root in your mind.These 13 stories and 12 poems are planted, germinated and ready for the harvest.Souls collected from Edward Ahern * Shaun Avery * Ross Baxter * R Bratten weiss * Jonah Buck * O.R. Dalby * JG Faherty * Dale W Glaser * Jill Hand * Michael H Hanson * Liam Hogan * Mathias Jansson * Jordan King-Lacroix * Chad Lutzke * A.M. Nestler * Kurt Newton * Gregory L Norris * Allan Rozinski * Susan A Sheppard * David F Shultz * Claire Smith * Max D Stanton * John McCallum Swain * Sara Tantlinger * Steven Wynne
Help support the NCADV with another amazing Christmas Lites anthology. If you like romance, we have USA Today bestselling authors in here. How about some horror? Bram Stoker nominated authors as well. Want to melt your heart with authors written from a child's heart? We can help you there too. We have our "children's interlude," an entire section dedicated to our young authors.All proceeds go directly to support the NCADV (National Coalition Against Domestic Violence).Spread some good cheer and get your copy now!
• Marketing focus on combination of gift production and high content values, delivering a curated read to genre enthusiasts. • Spotlight on submission process for the new stories, promoted online through blogs and social media • Monthly newsletter to increase mailing list of genre special interest readers. • Major interest pushed through Instagram, with Youtube reviewers and influencers. Featuring new stories specially commissioned for the collection this offering of H.P. Lovecraft's shared universe is a thrilling immersion into the world of Old Ones and the Elder Gods, an ancient race of terrifying beings. In Lovecraft's vision we live in a deep, but fragile illusion, unable to comprehend the ancient beings, such as the Cthulhu who lies dead but dreaming in the submerged city of R'lyeh, waiting to rise then wreak havoc on our realm of existence. Lovecraft used the mythos to create a background to his fiction, and challenged many writer companions to add their own stories. Clark Ashton Smith, Robert E. Howard, Robert Bloch, Frank Belknap Long, Henry Kuttner were amongst the first but over the years many others such as Ramsey Campbell, Lin Carter and August Derleth added their voices to the many mythic cycles, developing themes and new fictional pathways for the town of Arkham, and the creatures Azathoth and Nyarlathotep. The Lovecraft Mythos is fertile ground for any writer of supernatural, horror, fantasy and science fiction, so for this edition we opened our submissions for brand new stories, many published here for the first time, to continue expanding the shared universe. New, contemporary and notable writers featured are: Hal Bodner, Evey Brett, Ramsey Campbell, Helen E. Davis, JG Faherty, Cody Goodfellow, Rachael K. Jones, Scott R. Jones, Caitlín R. Kiernan, Nancy Kilpatrick, N.R. Lambert, Victor LaValle, Thana Niveau, John Possidente, John Llewellyn Probert, Mark Samuels, William Browning Spencer, R.S. Stefoff, Jonathan Thomas, Donald Tyson and Douglas Wynne.
Expanding upon The Pulp Horror Book of Phobias , this second volume brings thirteen* not-so-irrational fears much closer to home. Find out what happens when a family goes missing in their own home, an acquired piece of artwork turns out to be much more than bargained for, a child is left home alone with his grandma, the kitchen compost gets out of control, doors in the house refuse to open and more. Stories by Mehitobel Wilson, Michael Bailey, Donna JW Munro, Steve Carr, Kealan Patrick Burke, Stephen King*, JG Faherty, John Peyton Cooke, John Palisano, Colleen Anderson, Nancy Kilpatrick, Jill Hand and Sèphera Girón. *Please note: Gramma by Stephen King is included in the Special Edition hardcover, Limited Edition paperback and audiobook only.
Although werewolves are a classic monster standard, The Horror Zine’s Book of Werewolf Stories breathes fresh, terrifying life into the horrifying concept of human-to-wolf transformations. The Horror Zine’s Book of Werewolf Stories is packed with original, never-before published stories of unique and contemporary takes on lycanthropy. No Lon Chaney Jr. remakes here; instead, this spine-chilling anthology presents exciting, refreshing new ideas that won’t fail to impress even the most jaded horror readers. Brought to you by the established, award-winning ezine and print magazine, only the best and most suspenseful tales can be found stalking the pages of The Horror Zine’s Book of Werewolf Stories. Includes an introduction by Stephen Graham Jones, a foreword by WD Gagliani, and spine-chilling tales of lycanthropy from Ramsey Campbell, JG Faherty, Susie Moloney, Nancy Kilpatrick, and myriad other noteworthy authors.
Of time spent in cemeteries, finding your way in the world by way of the graveyards and churchyards, picnicking with loved ones beside mausoleums and beneath ornamental obelisks. New horror fiction from some of the genre's most exciting names, like Tom Deady, Samantha Kolesnik, Nick Kolakowski, Nuzo Onoh, Stephanie Ellis, J.A.W. McCarthy, Bev Vincent, and JG Faherty. This anthology contains weird and wonderful tales that take place in burial places. Stories both frightening and fun; come picnic with us! Also featuring stories from such talents as Tim Meyer, Nicole Willson, Michael Harris Cohen, Mark Allan Gunnells, L. Marie Wood, R.J. Joseph, Catherine McCarthy, Mark Towse, LP Hernandez, Alex Ebenstein, Alex Woodroe, Michael Kelly, Kenneth W. Cain, and a poem from Shane Douglas Keene.
Do you care to gamble... With your life? An aging cage fighter meets an unfortunate fate and is offered the opportunity of a lifetime by a mysterious Russian Fan... A Countess and her lover's game tests the limits of their vanity... A young vampire in Mexico City must compete in an ancient Mayan game to survive.... The diverse, international, award-winning authors of BLOOD GAMES explore the world of the undead and the twisted games they play, not only with their prey, but with each other.